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Los Cabos in December: weather, crowds and what to book
December in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico runs 80°F by day and 61°F at night, with a 77°F sea and 0.6 inches of rain. Crowds are peak and hurricane risk is none. Whale watching is running — early season.
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December at a glance
- Average high
- 80°F
- Average low
- 61°F
- Sea temperature
- 77°F
- Rainfall
- 0.6 inches
- Crowds
- Peak
- Price level
- Peak
- Hurricane risk
- None
- Whale watching
- Early season
Watch out for
New Year's Eve minimum-stay requirements of five to seven nights are standard at the better hotels.
Best for
- Whale watching from mid-month
- Early-December value
On the calendar
- Regulated whale season opens 15 December
- Christmas and New Year peak
What to book in December
Los Cabos in December: common questions
What is the weather like in Cabo in December?
80°F daytime highs and 61°F overnight lows, with 0.6 inches of rain across the month and a sea temperature of 77°F. Hurricane risk in December is none.
Can you see whales in Cabo in December?
Yes. December falls inside the regulated whale watching season, which runs 15 December to 15 April. Sightings are building early in the season. Trips cost $50–$95 per person.
Is December a good time to visit Los Cabos?
Two different months in one. The first two weeks are quiet and reasonably priced; from around 18 December rates roughly double and stay there through New Year.